Renew a Domain

A domain isn't owned forever — you register it for a period (usually a year) and must renew it to keep it. If it expires and isn't renewed, someone else can register it. This page shows how to make sure yours never lapses.

How domain renewals work

When you register (or renew) a domain, you pay for a set period — usually one year. Near the end, you'll get a renewal invoice and reminders. Pay it on time to keep the domain.

Why it matters: if a domain lapses, it can be suspended and then become available for anyone to buy. That would take your website address (and your email) away from you.

How to renew

1. Log in to your account area.
2. Go to Domains and find the domain you want to renew.
3. Choose to renew it — usually the number of additional years you want.
4. Pay the invoice. See Pay an invoice if you need help.

Domain renewals often appear as an invoice near the expiry date, so you may also renew by paying that invoice.

Turning on auto-renew

To make this worry-free, many customers enable automatic renewal so the domain renews itself each year without needing to remember. If you have auto-renew on, we charge your payment method on file for the renewal.

You can set this up in your account area on the domain's details. See Update payment method to make sure the card on file is current.

What if it already lapsed?

If your domain has already expired, you still have a short window to renew it — often up to a grace period of a month or so after expiry (this varies by domain type). Renew as soon as possible in your account area. If it's well past expiry, it may have entered a hold or become available again; contact support right away and we'll check.

Stay safe

• Keep a valid contact email on the domain — it's how you'll be warned before expiry.
• Renew early rather than waiting for the deadline.
• Turn on auto-renew so you don't have to remember.

A domain is like a parking spot you rent. If you stop paying, someone else can take it. Keep it renewed and it stays yours.